OK, I had not gotten my email about the electronic voting so I have now twice went to the USPA website and filled out the info requested to get the ability to vote. Waited the noted 10 days (at least) each time and got nothing. Checked SPAM -->nadda; checked deleted folder in case I missed it -->nadda.. So I sent a mail to the noted address on the USPA voting page (cvincent@uspa.org ) asking about it last week on 12/7 and still, you guessed aaaa-tnadda....

I will have to break down and do the "Stamp" I guess. It is not a break the bank kind of thing but why do we have Electronic voting if it will not work?? I would have at least hoped for a response from USPA to my direct e-mail question to the address they say to send it to....

Honestly, I am a bit annoyed by this and am guessing I am not the only one with the issue. We as a group go through some arguing and trouble earlier in the year to get it in place and the system turns out to have issues, more of the "same ole same ole". Oh well, I'm just venting I guess..

I sent them my e-mail address as per the instructions so that they could set me up for electronic voting, and then I never heard anything back from them. After several weeks, I quit waiting and just sent in a paper ballot.

I got an e-mail with a link to my e-ballot, back in (I think) October. Wasn't ready to vote then. Got one more, 11/15. Haven't seen any others, or another one since. How long was each one, with its link supposed to be "good" for? Only relatively short periods of time, IIRC - and I've been now watching for my next one to arrive, as I am now fully prepared to cast my vote. Your post now has me concerned something has since gone down, or broken with the "e-system". ...???

RP, I have to be honest I was a bit skeptical after my first attempt didnt work due some site problems but shortly thereafter it worked quick and easy. I have been to many dropzones in the area and the resounding voice was that many voted without incident. I think that the numbers of total votes will prove this to be a step in the right direction. Albeit, there are probably some kinks to work out, remember this is the first shot at this and as firsts usually go youwill have minor issues. I know that Clint has worked extremely hard at this and I find it unusual that there was no response to the above people. One problem was that MANY thought the link was good the whole time and were unaware of the three day expiraton. Next time this should not be the case as we learn as we go. In fact, stopping at dropzones it was apparent that most skydivers voted, and many of them told me it was their first time voting, (the whole premise of the online voting). I commend USPA on this effort and look forward to seeing the few issues resolved. Rich Winstock

I have received several of the following email messages : ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dear Dan R : If your name does not appear above, please delete this e-mail. All current USPA members with valid e-mail accounts on file are provided the opportunity to participate in USPA’s Board of Directors election. This biennial election started on November 1 and concludes at 5 p.m. EST on December 31, 2010. Below is the link to your unique ballot. The link, username and password will expire at the conclusion of the election so please cast your vote now.

I have had a similar experience to the O.P. I never received an original e-mail. I've filled out the form twice and haven't gotten anything.

I have not personally e-mailed the USPA, so I need to do that next. I know USPA has a valid e-mail address on file for me because I have received other e-mails from them during this same period of time.

I got a mail from Clint Vincent from USPA and it had the info I needed. I was able to get the vote completed no problem after getting the right pass and log on for me to the voting page. I thought it was interesting though that in the email he noted the following:

"Every time I submit these ballots I receive hundreds of bounce backs due to many reasons (account closed, mailbox full, not on the distribution list, not accepting mail with embedded links, no HTML emails and even because there were hyphens in the subject line). Just like mailing the magazine, we can guarantee submission/transmission but not delivery – that is beyond our control."

If you have not heard anything and want to vote electronically, go to the USPA voting page and send a email directly to the noted address....

Or maybe not - it might just be a confirmation that your paper ballot was received and input into the system (my understanding is the same company that is running the online voting is also processing the paper ballots).

Yep, Got this from Clint. "Martin, When paper ballots are received, they are entered as soon as possible. The e-mail confirmation indicated the day your paper ballot was entered into the system."

I thought that in the past they started counting the ballots after the election deadline. Guess that they count votes as they go along now.

Martin

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Or maybe not - it might just be a confirmation that your paper ballot was received and input into the system (my understanding is the same company that is running the online voting is also processing the paper ballots).

I got 2 e-mails with my ballot link provided; one on Oct 17, and another on 11/1. THAT'S IT! ...I was not fully prepared to cast my vote by then, but no worries. Per the last (pre-vote cast) e-mail I ever received (11/1):

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If you are unable to participate now or open this e-mail after this link has expired, USPA will be sending periodic reminders with an updated link.

Blue Skies,

USPA

Never ever got another e-mail since!

Sent my paper ballot in on 12/23. On 12/27 I received the following E-MAIL:

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Dear Grant Spurrell This is to confirm that you have cast your vote for the ballot: Elections for 2011-2012 USPA Board of Directors . We take this opportunity to thank you for your participation.

Sincerely, The eBallot Team

Perplexing how USPA apparently HAD my e-mail address to send the e-ballot links to at one (initial) point, but then did not continue to do so, continually, or consistently at all, throughout the process.

I got 2 e-mails with my ballot link provided; one on Oct 17, and another on 11/1. THAT'S IT! ...I was not fully prepared to cast my vote by then, but no worries. Per the last (pre-vote cast) e-mail I ever received (11/1):

Quote:

If you are unable to participate now or open this e-mail after this link has expired, USPA will be sending periodic reminders with an updated link.

Blue Skies,

USPA

Never ever got another e-mail since!

Sent my paper ballot in on 12/23. On 12/27 I received the following E-MAIL:

Quote:

Dear Grant Spurrell This is to confirm that you have cast your vote for the ballot: Elections for 2011-2012 USPA Board of Directors . We take this opportunity to thank you for your participation.

Sincerely, The eBallot Team

Perplexing how USPA apparently HAD my e-mail address to send the e-ballot links to at one (initial) point, but then did not continue to do so, continually, or consistently at all, throughout the process.